Piper PA11 accident near Miramar, Outside the U.S., April 1, 2022
On April 1, 2022 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Piper PA11, registered LVYOD, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Miramar, Outside the U.S.. It was an instructional flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 1, 2022 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- Miramar, Argentina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA11 NO SERIES · all PA11s on the register
- Registration
- LVYOD · no longer on the register · serial 11-613
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 1,220 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 360° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 30.23 inHg
- Observation at 5:00 pm from SAZM, 38 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SAZM 012000Z 36008KT 310V040 CAVOK 20/06 Q1024 RMK PP///
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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